Metropolitan Police Department | Washington, DC
Firearms Registration Branch 441 4th Street, NW • Room 550 S • Washington, DC 20001 | Phone (202) 727-4275 | TTY 771 | Email [email protected]
Most of the application process for firearm registration or concealed carry licenses can now be completed online — fast, secure, and convenient.
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Begin by creating a registration profile
What you can do online:
- Register a firearm
- Apply for a Concealed Carry License (CCL)*
- Renew a CCL
Why use the portal?
- Submit and track your application online
- Save time by entering your personal information once
- Complete CCL renewals entirely online (no office visit required)
Note: For firearm registrations and new CCL applications, you’ll need one short in-person visit for fingerprinting (government-issued ID required), proof of residency, and your training certificate.
2
Watch the online firearms safety training
3
Book an appointment
if you prefer to conduct business face-to-face, here's how.
Firearm Registration
- Complete the required online firearms training in advance and bring the certificate
- Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged
- See the full list of required documents
Concealed Carry License (CCL) Application and Renewal
- Applications may be submitted in person
- Renewals may be submitted in person or by mail
NOTE:
Do NOT bring your firearm to the
Firearms Registration Branch
Do NOT bring your firearm to the
Firearms Registration Branch